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Pharmacy Technician
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July 02, 2024
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Runnymede Healthcare Centre
Job details
*Pharmacy Technician - Casual*
If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a *Pharmacy Technician*.
*Position summary: *
The Pharmacy Technician provides support to and works under the supervision of the Pharmacist. This position is responsible for dispensing and distributing medication, in addition to material management services; including acquisition, storage, and expiry date monitoring and accounts payable activities.
*Responsibilities include:*
* Perform daily medication cart exchange for inpatients.
* Issue Narcotics and Controlled Drugs consistent with standards for security including maintenance of a perpetual inventory record.
* Maintain stock of PYXIS Automated Dispensing Cabinets
* Monitor expiry dates and remove expired products for disposal, destruction or return consistent with pharmacy policies and manufacturers? protocols.
* Prepackage medication (Narcotic and Controlled Drug stock).
* Maintain stock of the Emergency Medication trays.
* Prepare, dispense and maintain vaccines available at Runnymede Healthcare Centre.
* Monitor stock levels and initiate the acquisition process in a timely manner consistent with legislated and contractual obligations as well as Runnymede Healthcare Centre (Runnymede) procedures.
* Determine appropriate quantity to purchase consistent with good inventory control principles and physical space for storage.
* Receive and verify shipments, follow up on back orders and resolve outstanding issues.
* Receive and document shipments of Narcotics and Controlled Drugs consistent with the legislated requirements and ensure secure storage of same.
* Ensure invoices are approved by the Manager, IPAC, Lab and Pharmacy Services, and forwarded to Accounts Payable in a timely manner to ensure month-end requirements are met.
* Maintain Narcotic and Controlled Drug inventory files.
* Maintain and document COVID vaccine administration on Meditech and COVAX.
*The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:*
* Graduate from a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program.
* Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
* Membership in a professional association is encouraged.
* Active involvement in own continuing education.
* 2-3 years of experience in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital Pharmacy Department or an Acute Care Hospital Pharmacy Department preferred.
* Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite, PakEdge, Medidose, Meditech Expanse.
* Strong knowledge of proper handling techniques for pharmaceuticals.
* Familiarity with Pharmacy computer software.
* Strong skills in pharmaceutical calculations.
* Knowledge of computerized material management and inventory control procedures.
*Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee?s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital?s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.*
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, or Métis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, vete
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LocationToronto, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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